GASTONIA FAMILY DENTISTRY - Key Persons

Dr. Ashley Mull received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Erskine College while also competing in collegiate basketball and soccer. She attended dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. Upon graduation, Dr. Mull moved to St. Petersburg, FL where she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program through the University of Florida. Being a Charlotte-area native, she is excited to be a part of Gastonia Family Dentistry where she can serve her home community. Apart from dentistry, Ashley enjoys being outdoors, exercising, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Christian Hart is committed to providing an exceptional dental experience by understanding patients' needs and delivering top of the line treatment. By listening to each patient's desires for their oral health, he gives solutions that solve their concern as well as improve their smile. Dr. Hart found his passion for dentistry through a dental accident of his own when his two front teeth were broken in half during a sports accident as a kid. After the traumatic experience and successful repair he was inspired to help others feel confident about smiling. Dr. Hart attended college at North Carolina State University where he studied chemistry then attended dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was awarded the Academy of General Dentisty's Excellence in General Dentistry Senior Student Award. At the conclusion of dental school, he attended a year long dental implant surgery program with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry to advance his skills in surgical techniques. After practicing for two years in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area, he decided to return home to the Charlotte region and join Gastonia Family Dentistry to serve his community. Dr. Hart prides himself on taking a comprehensive approach to dental treatment. In addition to general dental care he has extensive experience with dental implants, wisdom teeth, and bone and gum grafting as well. Born and raised in Charlotte and its surrounding suburbs, Dr. Hart is happy to call the region home. When he is not in the office, he enjoys exercising and lifting weights, training Brazilian jiu jitsu, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Matthew Drake is a native of Portland, OR. He completed two years of undergraduate studies at Oregon State University before transferring to West Virginia University to play Division 1 soccer for the Mountaineers. Here, he finished his Bachelor of Science and went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and hunting, as well as spending time with his wife and two kids. His wife also practices dentistry in the Lake Norman area.

Fun, Fun, Fun Fun is at the heart of everything that we have created at Gastonia Family Dentistry - from the flow and feel of our office to our engaging staff to our business policies and procedures!

Lauren has been in the dental field for nearly a decade and enjoys being a part of creating healthy smiles for all patients. She enjoys interacting and building relationships with our patients. Her priority is to ensure that all our patients have a wonderful experience every time. Lauren received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Winthrop University while also playing collegiate volleyball as a setter. She received her Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Liberty University. Upon completion of her Master's Degree, she relocated back to the Charlotte area to raise her family. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two kids and goldendoodle named Chloe. She enjoys attending sporting events, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.